Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. UCLA Bruins Free Prediction 12/28/19

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The Cal State Fullerton Titans (3-10) and the UCLA Bruins (7-5) face off at Pauley Pavilion. The Titans will try to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

Cal State Fullerton Titans at UCLA Bruins ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Bruins fell to the North Carolina Tar Heels, 74-64, while the Titans were defeated by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 53-46.

Cal State Fullerton held Loyola Marymount to an effective field goal percentage of 0.355 (below their season average of 0.567) while UCLA held North Carolina to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.8 (below their season average of 36.3). Jaime Jaquez Jr. fueled UCLA with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jackson Rowe played well for Cal State Fullerton, finishing with 15 points and five rebounds.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. UCLA ranks 261st in possessions per game (68.1) and Cal State Fullerton is 274th (67.8). Moreover, the Titans rank 335th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.4 percent), while the Bruins rank 34th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).

Cal State Fullerton Titans at UCLA Bruins Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Ucla, ATS Winner – Cal State Fullerton, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UCLA ranks 50th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 214th (32.9).
  • The Bruins rank 30th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Titans rank 64th (11.3).
  • Cal State Fullerton allows the 37th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while UCLA ranks 54th (2.8).
  • The Titans rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while the Bruins rank 96th (21.2).
  • UCLA ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Cal State Fullerton ranks 85th (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Titans have scored an average of 57.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
  • The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 5.3 for the season.